Nurse practitioner or doctor?
No matter who you choose, you’re in good hands.
Regular doctor fully booked when you tried to make an appointment for you or a loved one, and you’re now scheduled to meet with a nurse practitioner? Don’t worry. These days, there isn’t much of a difference between the job of a nurse practitioner and that of a doctor:
- Both have undergone years of medical training
- Both can order X-rays and imaging tests, and can have other tests done
- Both can prescribe and administer most medications.
The bottom line: No matter which provider you see, you’ll receive the care you need to stay healthy and strong.